Celebration Ideas

Simple things go a LONG way!

These quick and easy ways to celebrate positive behaviors can be immediately implemented:

  • High Fives
  • Thumbs Up
  • Smiles
  • Winks
  • Hugs
  • Clapping
  • Knuckles
  • Silly dance
Celebration Ideas

“I loved the way to put your shoes on so fast. You were done before I found my keys!”

“I was so proud of how you got dressed all by yourself this morning, I sent an email to Grandma. She was super impressed!” 

Compliment

Be specific! Rather than a generic “good job”, let your child know exactly what you liked so that they are encouraged to do it again. Was it because they did it with a smile, were fast, careful, thorough?  Did he or she do it without help or reminders?

Take a picture

Take a picture of your child doing desired behaviors and hang it on the fridge or email it to a special person (grandma). Make sure your child knows you did this! 

Tell another adult about his/her success in front of your child.

“You wouldn’t believe how amazing Lauren has been today. She is following our new schedule. It has been a wonderful morning!”

 

Reward the extra time saved.

“You worked so hard to get ready this morning, we have 10 extra minutes to …”  Suggest a favorite activity like read a book, play a game, dance, sing a song, or better yet let child choose activity.

Tell a parent about his/her success in front of the child.

“You wouldn’t believe how amazing Lauren has been today. She is following our new schedule. It has been a wonderful morning!”

Cheers at meal or snack time to celebrate.

State why you are proud of your child. Perhaps use special glasses or offer a special drink.